I have one and love it. Fold it on the selvage fold again Lie fabric on table selvages at top. Folded edge at bottom. Lie template on top should be a line at bottom to line up fabric. Should be line at oft side also to square up fabric. Cut off sm Amt on lefT to square up. Now u should be able to cut whatever Amt u need. If u want an inch strips put rotary cutter in I" slot and cut. Then 2" ECt Hope u understand. U should be able to find direction on June Taylor web site. I love mine. If u need help more pm me.